Love Me Like You Won't Let Go by Toppen Melissa

Author:Toppen, Melissa
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: melissa toppen, love me like you won't let go, standalone romance, melanie harlow, second chance romance
Publisher: Daft Empire
Published: 2019-02-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

Blakely

My stomach is a ball of nervous energy as I slide into the Roadrunner next to Asher. I’ve talked myself out of going to the beach today at least a hundred times, yet when he pulled up outside of my parents’ house I couldn’t deny the excitement that swirled through my body at the sight of him.

“Morning.” He gives me an easy smile. One that reminds me of happier times- when spending time with Asher didn’t come with a cloud of guilt hanging over my head.

“Good morning.” I set my beach bag at my feet before sliding the seatbelt across my lap and latching it into place.

“You ready?”

“Yep.” I let out a slow breath, still not sure that I’m up for this.

Ever since Asher came back to town it’s like everyone has been waiting to see what I’ll do. But my future is with Tyler. I know that.

But even I can’t deny the way my hand aches to reach out and hold his. Or how impossible it feels to keep my eyes trained on the road as he pulls out of the driveway when all I really want to do is look at him.

I want to believe him when he says we can be friends, because I can’t stomach the thought of losing him again. But deep down I know I’m playing with fire. Every step I take in his direction, every time I choose to spend time with him, is only taking me further down the rabbit hole. A hole I will eventually have to dig my way out of if I want any hope of making things work with Tyler.

“You’re awfully quiet today,” Asher observes after several minutes.

“Just thinking,” I admit.

“What are you thinking about?” I feel his eyes slide to me but I keep my gaze forward.

“Just things.” I shrug.

“You’re going to have to do better than that, B. What kind of things?”

“Tyler is supposed to be home tonight.” I knot my fingers together in my lap, trying to keep myself from fidgeting.

“Okay,” Asher draws out, waiting for me to make a point.

“I’m going to tell him that I’ve been spending time with you.” I chance a look in his direction but his expression is unreadable.

“I didn’t realize he didn’t know. I’m guessing you think he’s not going to be happy about it?”

“If I was your fiancé, would you be happy about me spending time with my ex?”

“If you were my fiancé, it wouldn’t be a factor.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?” I cross my arms in front of my chest and shift inward so that I have him in my direct line of sight.

“Never mind.” He shakes his head, clearly rethinking where he was going with the statement.

“You’ve already said it. Don’t puss out on me now. Tell me what you meant.”

“It’s just, I think if we were together you’d only want to be with me, therefore you wouldn’t have the time or the interest in spending your days with another man.”

“Is that some kind of dig at my relationship?” I try not to get offended, but it’s hard not to.

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